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Approval of Additional Funding for City Microsoft Software Licenses

Original title: To approve an increase to the current awarded contract amount of $5,557,587 by $222,257 for a total contract amount of $5,779,844 for 350 Microsoft Office Professional Plus licenses with Software Assurance from SHI Government Solutions for Technology Solutions; and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. (City of Plano Internal Contract No. 2025-0213-OR; Contract Modification No. 1) Approved.

Record date · May 4, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Plano City Council approved a $222,257 increase to an existing contract with SHI Government Solutions. This funding covers 350 Microsoft Office Professional Plus licenses and associated software support services.

Why it matters

The city's total expenditure for these software licenses will increase from $5,557,587 to $5,779,844, impacting the municipal technology budget.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

City of Plano Technology Solutions

This department receives the 350 software licenses to support city operations.

Directly affected

SHI Government Solutions

The company receives an additional $222,257 in contract payments.

Key Facts

  • The City Council approved a contract modification increasing the total contract value by $222,257.
  • The new total contract amount for the software licenses is $5,779,844.
  • The contract is for 350 Microsoft Office Professional Plus licenses.
  • The licenses include Software Assurance, which provides ongoing support and updates.
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  • The vendor for this contract is SHI Government Solutions.
  • The City Manager is authorized to sign all documents related to this modification.
  • The internal contract reference number is 2025-0213-OR.
  • This is identified as Contract Modification No. 1.
  • The file number for this legislative item is 25-243.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total cost of the software contract now?
The total contract amount is $5,779,844.
Who is the vendor for these software licenses?
The vendor is SHI Government Solutions.
What does 'Software Assurance' mean in this context?
It refers to a program included with the licenses that typically provides ongoing support, version upgrades, and maintenance for the software.

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Connected Entities

2025-0213-OR, City of Plano, SHI Government Solutions
other2025-0213-OR“Internal contract number for the City of Plano.”Map →
locationCity of Plano“The local government entity approving the contract modification.”Map →
OrganizationSHI Government Solutions“The vendor providing the Microsoft software licenses.”Map →

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